Come and join us in our charming and cozy gallery cafe, just a few blocks away from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Here, you can read books, mix and match your own tea, listen to music and enjoy the gallery. Café Aunja is a perfect hideaway for a meal or for a drink. Hope to see you soon!
Cafe Aunja is described as a cozy and vibrant Persian inspired cafe with warm, eclectic decor and intimate spaces that invite lingering over breakfast or a book. Reviewers praise the fresh, generous food such as mountain omelette, lentil soup, Persian style sandwiches, and saffron cake, with many calling the Persian fog and London fog standout drinks. The atmosphere ranges from quietly comforting to lively and crowded on weekends, with some tables feeling tight and the noise level high when busy; reservations are often recommended to avoid waiting. The service is generally friendly and attentive, though a few visits report a slower pace during peak times. Aunja is also noted for its extensive tea and dessert menu, bookish ambiance, and a sense of homey hospitality that makes it a go to spot for studying, meeting friends, or casual meals. Overall it is seen as a unique Montreal fixture with a distinctive menu, strong drinks, and a warm vibe, albeit at a premium price.
Such a unique café , it honestly felt like it had a Persian soul to it. The decor, the books, the atmosphere… everything felt so thoughtful & special. The food & drinks were good too, but the vibe & aesthetic were definitely the highlight for me.
The answer to extra stuff you will need is a hard NO with bad attitude. I understand they need to figure their inventory out & keep things for all the order but it is possible to say no with a better attitude. The hard NO would make me not to come back & not to recommend. DON'T GO THERE IF CUSTOMER SERVICE IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. Didn't enjoy the food because of the bad attitude. This is a resturant people customer service is required & people will ask for extra stuff.
May 17, 2026
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Très sympathique & animé. Le service a été très long malgré la simplicité de notre commande. Les tisanes sont magnifiques mais chères, & plutôt difficiles à boire sans passoire.
I liked the atmosphere of the cafe however the service & food was not of our liking!
Servant did not bother even bringing the menu to us !
We ordered lentil soup & a tea pot. Lentils were not fully cooked! I won't call it lentil soup!
& tea was not usual Iranian tea expected !
I expected higher from this place! Unfortunately disappointing!
I got the koukou chicken sandwich.
It was delicious but impossible to eat, just looking at it, I thought I was gonna break my jaw 😅. Perhaps take the same quantity & just make it more flat (ie. Bigger in width than height).
Also, I think you should have an option for tea or drink with the meal that is reasonably priced. (Ex: 5$ cup of tea if purchased with a meal). The only option available was a pot of tea 10$ & all other tea drinks >9$.
Thank you.
Wanted to try a new coffee shop & it is the cutest spot to work in! The chairs are so comfy & the food is delish. Would definitely come back with a friend
